First Grade
Writing
Prompts
36 Writing Prompts
Cards
and
Half Sheets
By: Kassi Horton
A special What is your
birthday for favorite time
me is… of day? Why?
If toys
One day I
could talk
would like to
what would
see…
they say?
Tell about I am most
one thing proud of
you do myself
really well? when…
What I know What do you
about think is the
elephants worst insect?
Is… Tell why.
I am This is how I
happiest think plants
when… grow…
The greatest Describe
adventure your best
would be… day ever?
What is your What do you
favorite room like best
in your house about your
and why? class?
I want to be a Where would
___ when I be the most
grow up, fun place to
because… go? Why?
I wish trees My favorite
could_____, place in the
because… world is…
What helps Walking in
you feel better
when you are
the rain
feeling blue? is…
I like to I am always
make ___, kind to ___,
because… because…
What is your What would
happen if it
favorite toy really did rain
and why? cats and dogs?
If animals could Imagine being able
talk what to become invisible
whenever you
questions wanted. What are
would you ask some things you
them? would do?
What would you do
if you were in the The best
middle of the
ocean and your ocean
boat started to animal is…
leak?
If I could
If I could do change one
anything, I thing about my
would…. school it would
be….
Describe
The perfect
your favorite
snow day
thing about
would be….
nature.
What would
The best
animal is ___, it be like to
because… be the size
of an ant?
Describe a Who is the most
time you important
helped person to you?
someone. Why?
A special
birthday for
me is…
What is your
favorite time
of day? Why?
One day I
would like to
see…
If toys could
talk what would
they say?
Tell about one
thing you do
really well.
I am most
proud of myself
when…
What I know
about elephants
Is…
What do you
think is the
worst insect?
Tell why.
I am
happiest
when…
This is how I
think plants
grow…
The greatest
adventure
would be…
Describe
your best
day ever?
What is your
favorite room in
your house and
why?
What do you
like best about
your class?
I want to be a
___ when I grow
up, because…
Where would be
the most fun
place to go?
Why?
I wish trees
could_____,
because…
My favorite
place in the
world is…
What helps you
feel better when
you are feeling
blue?
Walking in
the rain is…
What is your
favorite toy
and why?
I like to
make ____,
because…
I am always
kind to ____,
because…
What would
happen if it
really did rain
cats and dogs?
If animals could
talk what
questions would
you ask them?
Imagine being able to
become invisible
whenever you wanted.
What are some things
you would do?
What would you do if
you were in the
middle of the ocean
and your boat
started to leak?
The best
ocean animal
is…..
If I could do
anything, I
would….
If I could change
one thing about
my school it
would be…
Describe your
favorite thing
about nature.
The perfect
snow day would
be…
The best
animal is ____,
because…
What would it
be like to be
the size of an
ant?
Describe a time
you helped
someone.
Who is the most
important
person to you?
Why?
